Peel

verb · Defense · Pro

1. A defensive rotation technique where a defender leaves their original assignment to pick up a driving ball handler who broke through the primary defense.

“Peel off your assignment to stop the ball when the guard gets beaten off the dribble.”

Synonyms: Peel Switch

See also: Rotation, Weak Side Rotation

Related: Stop, Pick, She/He with Us, Sag, Show